What kind of claims are referred to as unassigned claims?

Unassigned claims refer to claims that are specifically organized for providers where the claims have not been assigned to a particular billing entity or payer. In the context of healthcare billing and revenue cycle management, this indicates that certain claims are separated and categorized rather than being automatically processed by a billing system associated with a provider or payer.

When claims are unassigned, it often means they are set aside for separate handling, such as due to them being billed directly to the patient or perhaps due to the provider not having a contractual agreement with the insurance company for assignment of benefits. By categorizing these claims this way, healthcare organizations can manage outstanding balances or billing discrepancies more efficiently.

Other options discuss claims that have different issues or statuses; these do not align with the correct definition of unassigned claims as they highlight aspects such as errors, refusals, or diagnosis, which pertain to claims that are typically in a different category of handling or processing within the revenue cycle.